Disability-Led and Consumer-Driven Systems Advocacy
About the training
The Independent Living Movement was founded on disability-led and consumer-driven systems advocacy. However, some Centers for Independent Living (CILs) are struggling to provide this core service. Join us for a conversation with System Change Advocates who are doing disability-led and consumer-driven systems advocacy at Centers for Independent Living and Statewide Independent Living Councils (SILCs).
Webinar Description
The Independent Living Movement was founded on disability-led and consumer-driven systems advocacy. However, some Centers for Independent Living (CILs) are struggling to provide this core service. Join us for a conversation with System Change Advocates who are doing disability-led and consumer-driven systems advocacy at Centers for Independent Living and Statewide Independent Living Councils (SILCs).
Registration
Registration is free of charge. Online registration is required.
What you will learn
- Why is systems advocacy important to the Independent Living Network
- Strategies for disability-led and consumer-controlled systems advocacy
- Strategies for consumer engagement and consumer control
Target Audience
Staff and Board members of Centers for Independent Living(CILs), Statewide Independent Living Councils (SILCs), and Designated State Entities (DSEs)
Presenters
- Rosalie Eisenreich, Strategic Initiatives Director, Southeastern Minnesota Center for Independent Living
- Felix Jordan, Community Organizer, Boston Center for Independent Living
- Edward Mitchell, Director, Tennessee SILC
- Jessica Podesva, J.D., Director of Advocacy and Public Policy, National Council on Independent Living